On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

The On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 is a cushioned trail running shoe with CloudTec Phase™, Helion™ superfoam, and Missiongrip™ rubber outsole designed for varied trail and mixed terrain.

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€115

Cheaper than 85% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 230 g
Drop: 8 mm
Heel Stack: 34.5 mm
Forefoot Stack: 26.5 mm

Best for: Trail running, varied terrain runs, road-to-trail transitions

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
35 mmTop 47%
Lightness
230 gTop 5%
Grip
2 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$115Top 15%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€115

July 2025

230 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Moderate and mixed trails

Trail running, varied terrain runs, road-to-trail transitions

Cushioning

8 mm

34.5 mm

26.5 mm

CloudTec Phase® with Helion™ superfoam for smooth transition and shock absorption

Grip & protection

Missiongrip™ rubber with updated lug geometry for traction and stability

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On the terrain

How On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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On Cloudsurfer Trail 2							45

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

On Cloudsurfer Trail 287

Cushioning30/40
Lightness32/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 was released in July 2025.

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Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2 mm)

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Joma TR-7

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$120+$5Score 85+7

Better than On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 78)
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Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2 mm)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
35 mmTop 47%
Lightness
230 gTop 5%
Grip
2 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$115Top 15%

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